Cal.

V195

INSTRUCTIONS (P. 3)
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG (S. 50)
INSTRUCTIONS (P. 99)
ISTRUZIONI (P. 147)
INSTRUCCIONES (P. 194)
INSTRUÇÕES (P. 241)
ИНСТРУКЦИИ (C.
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 You are now the proud owner of a SEIKO Analogue Quartz Solar Cal. V195. For the best results,
please read the instructions in this booklet carefully before using the watch. Please keep this manual
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handy for ready reference.
Wir gratulieren Ihnen zum Kauf der SEIKO Analog-Quarzuhr mit Solarzelle Kal. V195. Lesen Sie
diese Bedienungsanleitung vor der Verwendung aufmerksam durch, um ihre optimale Nutzung zu
gewährleisten. Heben Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung gut auf, um jederzeit wieder nachlesen zu können.
Vous êtes maintenant l’heureux propriétaire d’une montre à quartz solaire et analogique SEIKO Cal.
V195. Pour en obtenir des performances optimales, veuillez lire attentivement cette brochure avant
d'utiliser la montre. Conservez ce manuel pour vous y référer en cas de besoin.
Grazie di aver acquistato questo orologio SEIKO Analogico al Quarzo, Solar Cal. V195. Per poter BEFORE USE
utilizzare l’orologio al massimo delle sue prestazioni leggere attentamente questo manuale di It may be necessary to perform the initial settings such as hand position adjustment and
istruzioni prima di passare all’uso dell’orologio stesso, e conservarlo poi per qualsiasi eventuale time/calendar setting. Set the watch according to the procedure “TIME SETTING AND
futura consultazione. HAND POSITION ADJUSTMENT” on page 11 before use.
Usted es ahora un orgulloso propietario de un SEIKO Cuarzo Analógico Solar Cal. V195. Para los
mejores resultados, por favor, lea cuidadosamente las instrucciones de este panfleto antes utilizar
su Reloj SEIKO. Por favor, guarde este manual en un lugar conveniente para su futura referencia.
Agora pode sentir-se orgulhoso de possuir um Seiko Solar Quartz Analógico Cal. V195. Para obter
os melhores resultados, leia atentamente as instruções contidas neste opúsculo antes de usá-lo.
Conserve este manual para consultas futuras.
Теперь вы являетесь обладателем аналоговых кварцевых часов Сейко Соляр
(Seiko Solar) Калибра V195. Перед использованием их, для достижения лучших
результатов, пожалуйста, внимательно ознакомьтесь с данной инструкцией и
обязательно сохраните ее.
歡迎購買 V195 機型精工石英指針式太陽能錶。為能更有效地利用本錶，使用本錶前，請
仔細閱讀本手冊內的各項使用說明，並妥善保管本手冊，以便今後參考。
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 FEATURES
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CONTENTS n TIME
• Hour, minute and small second hands
Page n STOPWATCH
FEATURES........................................................................................................................ 5 • 24-hour stopwatch in 1/5-second increments
DISPLAY & BUTTONS...................................................................................................... 6
SCREW LOCK TYPE CROWN.......................................................................................... 8
• Split time measurement on demand
HOW TO CHANGE THE DISPLAY MODE....................................................................... 9 • When the measurement reaches 24 hours, the stopwatch automatically
TIME SETTING AND HAND POSITION ADJUSTMENT................................................. 11 stops and is reset.
SETTING THE DATE......................................................................................................... 18 n DAILY ALARM
WORLD TIME................................................................................................................... 19 • The alarm can be set to sound at a designated time on a 24-hour basis.
HOW TO USE THE STOPWATCH.................................................................................... 24 • The alarm can be engaged (ON) or disengaged (OFF).
HOW TO USE THE ALARM ............................................................................................ 27 • Sound demonstration function is available.
HOW TO CHARGE AND START THE WATCH................................................................ 31
OVERCHARGING PREVENTION FUNCTION................................................................. 32 n WORLD TIME
POWER RESERVE INDICATOR....................................................................................... 33 • The local time in 25 dif ferent time zones throughout the world can be
GUIDELINE OF CHARGING TIME/ACCURACY.............................................................. 35 displayed.
ENERGY DEPLETION FOREWARNING FUNCTION...................................................... 36 • The time is displayed in the 24-hour indication of the sub dial at the 6 o’clock
NOTE ON POWER SUPPLY............................................................................................. 37 position.
IMPROPER FUNCTION.................................................................................................... 38 n POWERED BY LIGHT ENERGY
ROTATING BEZEL............................................................................................................. 39 n NO BATTERY CHANGE REQUIRED (Refer to NOTE ON POWER SUPPLY.)
TACHYMETER.................................................................................................................. 40
TELEMETER ..................................................................................................................... 42
n LASTS FOR 6 MONTHS AFTER FULL CHARGE
TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................................................... 44 n POWER RESERVE INDICATOR
SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................. 48 n ENERGY DEPLETION FOREWARNING FUNCTION
I For the care of your watch, see TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR n OVERCHARGING PREVENTION FUNCTION
WATCH in the attached Worldwide Guarantee and Instruction Booklet.
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 DISPLAY & BUTTONS ◆ The center hand has several functions:
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Power reserve indicator/ • In the STOPWATCH mode, it works as a STOPWATCH second hand.
Hour hand Mode indicator • In the WORLD TIME mode, it works as a City hand.
Center hand
(Stopwatch second hand/City hand) ◆ The POWER RESERVE DISPLAY mode is used to display the power reserve
status, main time, date, and local time in 24 hour format.
A ◆ The ALARM mode is used to engage and disengage the alarm and to set
Small second hand Minute hand the alarm time.
◆ The WORLD TIME mode is used to display the local time of 25 cities/time
zones.
◆ The STOPWATCH mode is used for elapsed time measurement functions.
CROWN

a b c • Some models may not have city names on the bezel.

• Some models may have a screw lock type crown. If your watch has a screw lock type
crown, refer to SCREW LOCK TYPE CROWN.
B • Simplified illustrations may be used in the following sections of this manual.

a. Normal position
b. First click position: alarm setting,
Alarm/world time sub dial date setting
(Stopwatch hour and minute hands/ c. Second click position: time setting,
Local time hour and minute hands) world time preliminary position ad-
justment, hand position adjustment
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 SCREW LOCK TYPE CROWN HOW TO CHANGE THE DISPLAY MODE
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◆ Some models may have a screw-lock mechanism that can securely lock ◆ The display mode alternates between the POWER RESERVE DISPLAY mode
the crown by screw when not in use. and the STOPWATCH mode by following the procedure below.
◆ Locking the crown will help to prevent any operational errors and enhance If button A is pressed in the POWER RESERVE DISPLAY mode, STOPWATCH measurement
the water resistant quality of the watch. starts simultaneously and the display mode is switched to the STOPWATCH mode.
◆ It is necessary to unlock the screw lock type crown before using it. Once
you have finished using the crown, make sure to relock it.
POWER RESERVE DISPLAY MODE STOPWATCH MODE
l How to use the screw lock type crown
Keep the crown securely locked unless you need to use it. Power reserve indicator/ Stopwatch second hand
Mode indicator Center hand Mode indicator
[How to unlock the screw lock type crown] Minute hand
Turn the crown counterclockwise.
A
The crown is unlocked and can be used. A

▲
[How to lock the screw lock type crown]

▲
O n c e you have f ini s h e d u s in g t h e c r ow n, t ur n i t
clockwise while gently pressing it in toward the watch B
body until it stops.
B
Small second hand Stopwatch hour and
Alarm/world time sub dial
• When locking the crown, turn it slowly with care, ensuring that the screw is properly engaged. minute hands
• Be careful not to forcibly push it in, as doing so may damage the screw hole in the case.
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 • When the display mode is switched, the function of the hands will change accordingly.
TIME SETTING AND HAND POSITION
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• Before switching the display mode from the STOPWATCH mode to the POWER RESERVE ADJUSTMENT
DISPLAY mode, make sure that the stopwatch has been reset. ◆ This watch is designed so that the following adjustments are made with the
• While the stopwatch is counting, button B is used for ”SPLIT,” “SPLIT RELEASE,” or ”RESET” crown at the second click position.
functions. 1) Time settings for main dial
• After the stopwatch is reset, the display mode will automatically change to the POWER 2) World time preliminary position adjustment
RESERVE DISPLAY mode in one minute.
3) Hand position adjustment for alarm hour and minute hands, center hand,
and mode indicator
Center hand
Main dial

Second click

When any hand requires a

position adjustment, complete
the hand position adjustment
procedure first, and then move
Mode indicator on to the time setting procedure.
Alarm/world time sub dial
(Alarm hour and minute hands)
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 ● How to check the position of the hands
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◆ Check that the second hand moves at normal one-second intervals when the
crown is at the normal position. When the watch is stopped or the second hand is Check that the position of each hand is
moving at 2-second intervals, charge the watch by exposing it to light. See HOW at the preliminary position by referring
TO CHARGE AND START THE WATCH. to the table below.

CROWN Pull out to t h e second Power reserve Name of hand Preliminary position
click. indicator Center hand Stopwatch hour and minute hands 0:00
t
(Alarm hour and minute hands/Local
A Press for 3 seconds or longer. time hour and minute hands)
The stopwatch hour and minute Center hand (Stopwatch second 0 second position
hands, the center hand, and the hand/City hand)
power reserve indicator move Power reserve indicator Low level

▲
to the pr eliminar y p o si tion. (Mode indicator)
The watch is now in the hand ◆ If any hand is not correctly positioned, adjust it by carrying out the procedure on the
position adjustment mode. following page.
◆ When all hands are correctly positioned, move on to the procedure for “Time
settings for main dial and alarm/world time sub dial.”
Second
click
• If the crown is pulled out while the stopwatch is counting, the stopwatch will be automatically
reset.
Stopwatch hour and • This operation can be performed both in the POWER RESERVE DISPLAY mode and the
minute hands STOPWATCH mode.
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 ● How to adjust the position of the hands Power reserve indicator Press once. The power reserve indicator
A
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turns a full circle.
B Press to set the stopwatch hour and minute A t
hands to the 0:00 position.
B Press to set the power reser ve indicator
A The hands move quickly if button B is continuously
pointing at the low level.
pressed.
The hand moves quickly if
When adjusting the position of the hand, but ton B is continuously
the hands can only be advanced in the pressed.
clockwise direction.
B B
Second click
Stopwatch hour and minute hands
The position of each hand can be readjusted in the following order by pressing
Center hand button A.
Press once. The center hand turns a full
A circle.
STOPWATCH Center hand Power reserve indicator

▲
hour and minute hands
A t
Press to set the center hand to the 0 ▲
B position. CROWN After all the adjustments are complete, push in to normal position.
The hand moves quickly if button B is continuously
pressed.
[ IMPORTANT ]
B After the positions of the hands are adjusted, make sure that the main dial time and the
Second click
alarm/world time sub-dial time are both reset.
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 ●Time settings for main dial and alarm/world time sub dial
◆ At the moment when the main dial time indicates 12 o’clock midnight, the date
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CROWN Pull out to the second click when the changes. When setting the time, make sure that AM/PM is set correctly.
CROWN small second hand is at the 12 o’clock ◆ When setting the minute hand, first advance it 4 to 5 minutes ahead of the desired
t position. time, and then turn it back to the exact time.
The small second hand will stop
immediately. Main dial A Press to set the city hand to point at the
city in the same time zone with the main
Second click t dial time.
• If the crown is pulled out while the
With each press of button A, the city hand
stopwatch is counting, the stopwatch will
be automatically reset.
A advances by one city. Do not hold the button
Second click after pressing it.
• This operation can be performed both in
Press to set the alarm/world time sub dial
Small second hand
the POWER RESERVE DISPLAY mode
and STOPWATCH mode.
B time to the current time in the 24-hour format.
• With each press of button B, the alarm/world
time sub-dial time is advanced by one minute.
Second click CROWN Turn to set the main dial time.
• The hands move quickly if button B is

It is recommended that the hands be B continuously pressed.

• Make sure that the alarm/world time sub-dial
set to a time a few minutes ahead of the time is set to exactly the same time as the
current time, taking into consideration Alarm/world time main dial time, which has been previously
the time required to complete the sub dial t set, in the 24-hour format.
adjustment for city hand and alarm/ City (time zone
City hand CROWN After time setting for the main dial and
world time sub dial, after which the index)
crown is to be pushed in. adjustment for the city hand and alarm/
world time sub dial are complete, push
in to the normal position.
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 SETTING THE DATE WORLD TIME
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l Before setting the date, be sure to set the main time.
◆ The local time throughout the world can be displayed in the sub dial at the 6 o’clock
position.
CROWN
◆ The local time in 25 cities in different time zones can be selected by the city hand.
Pull out to the first click.
◆ For checking each city’s time difference from GMT/UTC, refer to TIME ZONE
t DISPLAY AND TIME DIFFERENCE TABLE.
Turn clockwise until the desired date
appears. ● How to select the time zone
t
Push back into the normal position. City (time zone
index) B Press for 3 seconds or longer.
City hand The mode indicator moves to point at
WT, and the center hand (city hand)
Date move s to p oin t a t the c i t y tha t i s
currently set.
1. It is necessary to adjust the date at the end of February and 30-day months.
• This operation can be performed in the
2. Do not set the date between 9:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m. Otherwise, the date may not change POWER RESERVE DISPLAY mode. While
properly.
the stopwatch is in use, the operation
3. Do not press Button B when the crown is at the first click position, as this will move the ALARM cannot be performed. Refer to HOW TO
hands. CHANGE THE DISPLAY MODE. After
B the stopwatch is reset, the display mode
will automatically change to the POWER
RESERVE DISPLAY mode in one minute.
Local time hour and minute hands
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 • If no button operation is performed for NOTE
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10 seconds or longer, the watch will • When you travel to another time zone area, use the world time function to set the sub
automatically return to the POWER dial at the 6 o’clock position to the local time of the area. The alarm can be set to sound
t RESERVE DISPLAY mode. on the basis of the local time. In such a case, the main dial can be set to the home time.
• If you want to set the sub dial to the time in another time zone area than the main dial
time even though you are not in the area, note that the alarm sounds on the basis of the
A OR B Press repeatedly to set the city hand to
local time in the sub dial.
the city whose time you want to know.
• Button A: With each press, the city hand
advances by one city.
Button B: With each press, the city hand
moves back by one city.
• Buttons can be pressed to set the city hand
while the local hour and minute hands are
t moving.
The local hour and minute hands move automatically
to indicate the time of the selected city.
t
Wait for 10 seconds or longer.
If the watch is left untouched for 10 seconds or longer, the
watch will automatically return to the POWER RESERVE
DISPLAY mode.

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 TIME ZONE DISPLAY AND TIME DIFFERENCE TABLE
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In the Time Zone Setting mode, set the city hand to point at the target time zone index
referring to the table below. To set the Daylight Saving Time (DST), select the time
zone index next to the target time zone (+ 1 hour).
Each indication may differ depending on the model (design) of the watch. (As of March 2016)

Indication City hand positions Names of Time difference

Indication City hand positions Names of Time difference representative from GMT/UTC
representative from GMT/UTC cities (Time Zone)
cities (Time Zone) WLG 30-second position Wellington +12 hours
LON 0-second position London ±0 hours TBU 32-second position Nuku’alofa +13 hours
PAR/ROM 3-second position Paris/Rome +1 hour MDY 34-second position Midway Islands -11 hours
CAI 6-second position Cairo +2 hours HNL 36-second position Honolulu -10 hours
JED 8-second position Jeddah +3 hours ANC 38-second position Anchorage -9 hours
DXB 11-second position Dubai +4 hours LAX 41-second position Los Angeles -8 hours
KHI 13-second position Karachi +5 hours DEN 43-second position Denver -7 hours
DAC 15-second position Dhaka +6 hours CHI 45-second position Chicago -6 hours
BKK 18-second position Bangkok +7 hours NYC 48-second position New York -5 hours
HKG/BJS 21-second position Hong Kong/Beijing +8 hours SDQ 50-second position Santo Domingo -4 hours
TYO 23-second position Tokyo +9 hours RIO 53-second position Rio de Janeiro -3 hours
SYD 25-second position Sydney +10 hours FEN 55-second position Fernando de Noronha -2 hours
NOU 28-second position Nouméa +11 hours PDL 57-second position Azores -1 hour
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 HOW TO USE THE STOPWATCH STOPWATCH OPERATION
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<STANDARD MEASUREMENT>
◆ The measured time can be read up to 24 hours in 1/5-second increments.
A A B

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◆ When the measurement reaches 24 hours, the stopwatch automatically stops
counting and is reset. START STOP RESET
◆ Split time measurement function is available. <ACCUMULATED ELAPSED TIME MEASUREMENT>
◆ When the measurement reaches 60 minutes, the stopwatch second hand A
A A A B

▼
▼
stops at the 0-second position. When the buttons are operated to stop the
stopwatch or to measure a split time, the stopwatch second hand displays START STOP RESTART STOP RESET
the measured seconds. Restart and stop of the stopwatch can be repeated by pressing button A.
• If the stopwatch minute and hour hands do not return to the 0 position when the stopwatch <SPLIT TIME MEASUREMENT>
is reset, it will be necessary to adjust the positions of the stopwatch hands.
A B B A B

▼
▼
▼
▼
• Refer to TIME SETTING AND HAND POSITION ADJUSTMENT.
Stopwatch second hand START SPLIT SPLIT STOP RESET
Mode indicator
A P r e s s t o e n t e r t h e S T O P WAT C H RELEASE
mode. The stopwatch measurement
starts simultaneously. • Measurement and release of split time can be repeated by pressing button B.
A • If the time measured reaches 24 hours while the split time is being displayed, the stopwatch
While the stopwatch is counting, if automatically stops counting and releases the split time display, showing “00" 00.”
the crown is pulled out to the first or
second click position, the stopwatch <MEASUREMENT OF TWO COMPETITORS>
will be automatically cancelled. A B
A B B

▼
▼

▼
▼
• R efer to HOW TO CH A N GE T HE START FINISH TIME 2ND FINISH TIME RESET
Stopwatch hour COMPETITOR
and minute DISPLAY MODE. OF 1ST OF 2ND
COMPETITOR FINISHES COMPETITOR
hands
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 ●How to reset the stopwatch
HOW TO USE THE ALARM
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While the STOPWATCH hands are moving ◆ The alarm can be set to sound at a designated time everyday on a 24-
1. Press Button A to stop the stopwatch. hour basis. The alarm time can be set in 1-minute increments.
◆ The alarm can be engaged (ON) or disengaged (OFF).
2. Press Button B to reset the stopwatch.

Stopwatch ●How to set the alarm time and how to engage/disengage the alarm
second hand While the STOPWATCH hands are stopped
Center hand (Alarm
[When the stopwatch is stopped] Mode indicator Pull out to the firs t click in the
ON/OFF hand) CROWN
1. Press Button B to reset the stopwatch. POWER RESERVE DISPLAY mode.
[When the split time measurement is displayed
A while the stopwatch is measuring.] A • Upon doing this, the mode indicator
points to “AL.”
1. Press Button B to release the split time • If the crown is pulled out to the first
display and return to the normal display. click while the stopwatch is in use,
2. Press Button A to stop the stopwatch. the stopwatch will be automatically
3. Press Button B to reset the stopwatch. reset.
[When the split time measurement is displayed • If the watch is in the STOPWATCH
and the stopwatch is stopped] mode, press button B to change
B 1. Press Button B to release the split time B to the POWER RESERVE DISPLAY
First click mode.
display.
2. Press Button B to reset the stopwatch. • Refer to HOW TO CHANGE THE
Stopwatch hour DISPLAY MODE.
and minute hands Alarm/world time sub dial

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 ●How to manually silence the alarm
B Press to set the alarm time.
A
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• With each press of button B, the alarm/world time sub-dial ◆The alarm sounds for 20 seconds at the designated time.
time advances by one minute. ◆To silence the alarm, press either button A or B.
• The hands move quickly if button B is continuously pressed.
t • If the alarm time is set to the current time, the alarm cannot be set. 2

With each press, the alarm is engaged (ON) or

A disengaged (OFF). B
Setting Position that the center hand points at
Alarm/world time sub The alarm is engaged (ON). 9 second position
dial ●How to change the alarm time, once it has already been set
The alarm is disengaged (OFF). 51 second position Center hand (Alarm ON/OFF hand) Pull out to the first click in the
t CROWN
P O W E R R E S E R V E D I S P L AY
After alarm time setting is complete, push in to t
CROWN mode.
normal position.
[Alarm engaged] [Alarm disengaged]
B Press to set a new alarm time.
• With each press of button B, the
Center hand (Alarm t alarm/world time sub-dial time
ON/OFF hand) advances by one minute.

A • The hands move quickly if button

B is continuously pressed.
▲

2 CROWN After the alarm time setting is

▲

B complete, push in the normal

A position.
Alarm/world time sub dial First click
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 ●How to cancel the alarm time HOW TO CHARGE AND START THE WATCH
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Center hand (Alarm
CROWN Pull out to the first click in the u When you start the watch or when the energy in the rechargeable battery
ON/OFF hand)
CROWN POWER RESERVE DISPLAY mode. is reduced to an extremely low level, charge it sufficiently by exposing the
A t
watch to light.
A Press to disengage the alarm.
1 Expose the watch to sunlight or strong
Setting Position that the center
hand points at artificial light.
The alarm is engaged 9 second position When the watch has stopped operating, the second
(ON). hand will start moving at 2-second intervals.
First click The alarm is disengaged 51 second position
t (OFF). 2 Keep the watch exposed to the light until
CROWN Push back in to the normal position. the second hand moves at 1- second
●Sound demonstration function intervals.
Center hand (Alarm 3 When the watch is charged after it has
ON/OFF hand) CROWN Pull out to the first click in the
CROWN completely stopped, set the date and
POWER RESERVE DISPLAY mode.
A t time before wearing the watch.
A Press for 3 seconds.
• The alarm sound can be heard while
button A is continuously pressed. If the watch is charged by exposing it to strong light
such as sunlight, the power reserve indicator may
• If the engagement/disengagement of not show the remaining power reserve amount
the alarm is switched, press button A properly. Make sure to charge the watch sufficiently
again to engage/disengage the alarm. by referring to GUIDELINE OF CHARGING TIME/
First click t
ACCURACY.
CROWN Push back in to the normal position.
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 CAUTION
POWER RESERVE INDICATOR
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The power reserve indicator can be used to check the power reserve amount
Caution for charging (continuous operating time).
● When charging the watch, do not place it too close to a photoflash ●How to check the power reserve amount
light, spotlight, incandescent light or other light sources as the
watch temperature will become extremely high, causing damage to The power reserve indicator displays the remaining power reserve amount in
the parts inside the watch. the POWER RESERVE DISPLAY.
● When exposing the watch to sunlight to charge it, do not leave
it on the dashboard of a car, etc., for a long time, as the watch Power reserve indicator Center hand
temperature will become extremely high.
Minute hand
● While charging the watch, make sure the watch temperature does
Hour hand
not exceed 60 °C.

OVERCHARGING PREVENTION FUNCTION

No matter how long the secondary battery is charged, the performance of the
watch will not be degraded. When the secondary battery becomes fully charged,
the overcharging prevention function will be automatically activated to prevent it Small second hand
from being charged further.
Alarm/world time sub dial
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 GUIDELINE OF CHARGING TIME/ACCURACY
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u The watch operates while
V195 charging electricity by
converting light received on
Environment/Lightsource (lux) the dial to electrical energy.
Display by the power A (minutes) B (hours) C (hours) It cannot properly operate
reserve indicator unless the remaining energy
is sufficient. Place or store the
General offices/ Fluorescent light (700) 150 60 - watch in a location receiving
light etc., to sufficiently charge
electricity.
30W20cm/ Fluorescent light (3000) 33 13 110
• W h e n t h e w a t c h i s
Level of power reserve stopped or the second
amount Low Middle High Cloudy weather/Sunlight (10000) 9 3.5 30 hand starts moving
at 2-second intervals,
charge the watch by
The approximate time Fair weather/Sunlight (100000) 2 0.6 5 exposing it to light.
until the watch stops 0 to 2 days 2 to 100 days 100 days or longer
operating Expected life per charge from full • The time required for
6 months charging the watch
charge to stoppage varies depending on the
• The power reserve indicator provides only a general guideline of the duration within which Less than 15 seconds when the watch calibres. Check the calibre
Loss/gain (monthly rate) is worn on your wrist at a normal of your watch engraved
the watch keeps operating without needing to be charged. on the back cover.
temperature range (5 ºC to 35 ºC)
• When the power reserve indicator indicates Low level, the second hand moves at two- • I t i s r e c o m m e n d e d
second intervals, and will stop within 48 hours. Operational temperature range -10 ºC to 60 ºC that the watch be
• If the watch is charged by exposing it to strong light such as sunlight, the power reserve charged for as long as
A: Time to charge 1 day of power the charging time "B"
indicator may not show the remaining power reserve amount properly. Make sure to charge B: Time required for steady operation to assure the stable
the watch sufficiently by referring to GUIDELINE OF CHARGING TIME/ACCURACY. C: Time required for full charge movement of the
v The above table provides only a general guideline. watch.
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 ENERGY DEPLETION FOREWARNING FUNCTION NOTE ON POWER SUPPLY
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● When the energy stored in the rechargeable battery is reduced to an ● The battery used in this watch is a rechargeable battery, which is different
extremely low level, the second hand starts moving at 2-second intervals from ordinary silver oxide batteries. Unlike other disposable batteries
instead of the normal 1-second intervals. The watch remains accurate such as dry-cell batteries or button cells, this rechargeable battery can
even while the second hand is moving at 2-second intervals. be used over and over again by repeating the cycles of discharging and
recharging.
● When this occurs, recharge the watch as soon as possible by exposing it
to light. Otherwise, the watch will stop operating within 48 hours. (For ● The capacity or recharging efficiency of the rechargeable battery may
recharging the watch, see HOW TO CHARGE AND START THE WATCH.) gradually deteriorate for various reasons such as long-term use or usage
conditions. Worn or contaminated mechanical parts or degraded oils
• While the second hand is moving at 2-second intervals, the stopwatch cannot be activated. may also shorten recharging cycles. If the efficiency of the rechargeable
This is not a malfunction. battery decreases, it will be necessary to have the watch repaired.
• If the second hand starts to move at 2-second intervals while the stopwatch is operating,
the stopwatch will be automatically stopped and the stopwatch hands will return to the “0”
position.
• While the second hand is moving at 2-second intervals, the alarm cannot be engaged (ON).
• If the time reaches the alarm time while the second hand is moving at 2-second intervals, the CAUTION
alarm will not sound, and the alarm will be automatically disengaged (OFF).
● Do not remove the rechargeable battery yourself. Replacement of
v TO PREVENT THE ENERGY DEPLETION the rechargeable battery requires professional knowledge and skill.
Please ask a watch retailer for replacement of the rechargeable
• When wearing the watch, make sure that the watch is not covered by battery.
clothing. ● Installation of an ordinary silver oxide battery can generate heat that
• When the watch is not in use, leave it in a bright place as long as can cause bursting and ignition.
possible.
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 IMPROPER FUNCTION ROTATING BEZEL (for models with rotating bezel)
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When an abnormal display appears, follow the procedures below to reset the l The rotating bezel can show up to 60 minutes of elapsed time.
built-in IC. The watch will resume its normal operation.
1 Turn the rotating bezel to align
<HOW TO RESET THE IC> its " " mark with the minute
hand.

1. P u l l o u t t h e c r o w n t o t h e
second click. A
2. Keep pressing down Button A
and B for 3 seconds or longer.
3. Push the crown back into the CROWN 2 Read the numb er on the rot ating
normal position and check if bezel that the minute hand points to.
the small second hand moves Start
as normal.
B

Resetting the IC will initialize the watch. Before starting to use the watch, it will Elapsed time
be necessary to set the time and adjust the STOPWATCH hands to the 0 position.
Refer to “TIME SETTING AND HAND POSITION ADJUSTMENT” section of this
manual.
30 minutes
have elapsed.

Note: For some models, the rotating bezel rotates only counterclockwise.
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 TACHYMETER
To measure the hourly rate of operation
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(for models with tachymeter scale on the dial)
1 Use the stopwatch to measure Ex. 1
To measure the hourly average speed of a vehicle
the time required to complete 1 STOPWATCH
job. second hand:
1 Use the stopwatch to Ex. 1 20 seconds
determine how many seconds 2 Tachymeter scale indicated by
STOPWATCH
it takes to go 1 km or 1 mile. second hand: the STOPWATCH second hand
40 seconds gives the average number of
2 Tachymeter scale indicated by jobs accomplished per hour.
the STOPWATCH second hand
gives the average speed per Tachymeter scale: "180"
hour. Tachymeter scale: "90"
“180” (tachymeter scale figure) x 1 job
“90” (tachymeter scale figure) x 1 (km or mile) = 180 jobs/hour
= 90 km/h or mph

l Tachymeter scale can be used only when the time required is less than 60 seconds. Ex. 2: If 15 jobs are completed in 20 seconds:

Ex. 2: If the measuring distance is extended to 2 km or miles or shortened to 0.5 km or "180" (tachymeter scale figure) x 15 jobs = 2700 jobs/hour
miles and the STOPWATCH second hand indicates “90” on tachymeter scale:
"90" (tachymeter scale figure) x 2 (km or mile) = 180 km/h or mph
"90" (tachymeter scale figure) x 0.5 (km or mile) = 45 km/h or mph
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 TELEMETER HOW TO USE THE TELEMETER
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(for models with telemeter scale on the dial) Before beginning, check that the stopwatch has been reset.
l The telemeter can provide a rough indication of the distance to the source of
light and sound. START
l The telemeter indicates the distance from your location to an object that emits (Flash of light)
both light and sound. For example, it can indicate the distance to the place 1 Press Button A to start the
where lightning struck by measuring the time elapsed after you see a flash of stopwatch as soon as you
lightning until you hear the sound. see light.
l A flash of lightning reaches you almost immediately while the sound travels to
you at a speed of 0.33 km/second. The distance to the source of the light and
sound can be calculated on the basis of this difference.
l The telemeter scale is graduated so that the sound travels at a speed of 1 km in STOP 2 When you hear the sound,
3 seconds.* (Crash of thunder) press Button A to stop the
*Under the condition of temperature of 20° C(68° F) stopwatch.

3 Read the telemeter scale

CAUTION t h a t t h e S T O P WAT C H
second hand points to.
The telemeter provides only a rough indication of the distance to the
place where lightning struck, and therefore, the indication cannot be used Approx. 3 km
as the guideline to avoid the danger of lightning. It should also be noted
Please note that the STOPWATCH second hand moves in 1/5-second increments and does not
that the speed of the sound differs depending on the temperature of the always point exactly to the graduations of the telemeter scale. The telemeter scale can be used
atmosphere where it travels. only when the measured time is less than 60 seconds.
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 TROUBLESHOOTING
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Troubles Possible causes Solutions
The watch stops operating. The energy has been depleted. If you often encounter this problem even though you wear the watch everyday, the
watch may not be exposed to sufficient light while you wear it. For example, the
The small second hand moves at watch may be covered by the cuff of clothing. Recharge the watch sufficiently by
The energy is running short.
two-second intervals. exposing it to light.

The stopped watch has been The light the watch has been exposed to was The time required for charging will vary depending on the intensity of light.
charged for longer than the time too weak. Recharge the watch referring to GUIDELINE OF CHARGING TIME/ACCURACY.
required for full charge, but the
second hand does not resume
one-second interval movement. The built-in IC has fallen into an unstable
condition. Reset the watch by following the instructions in IMPROPER FUNCTION.

The watch has been left or worn in extremely Return the watch to a normal temperature so that it works accurately as usual, and
high or low temperatures. then reset the time. The watch has been adjusted so that it works accurately when
it is worn on your wrist under a normal temperature range between 5 ºC and 35 ºC.
The watch has been left close to an object Correct this condition by moving and keeping the watch away from the
The watch temporarily gains or magnetic source. If this action does not correct the condition, contact the
loses time. with a strong magnetic field.
retailer from whom the watch was purchased.
You have dropped the watch, hit it against a hard
surface or worn it while playing active sports. Reset the time. If the watch does not return to its normal accuracy after
The watch was exposed to strong vibrations. resetting the time, contact the retailer from whom the watch was purchased.

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 Troubles Possible causes Solutions
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The STOPWATCH hands do not Affected by external sources, or because the
Adjust the STOPWATCH hands to the 0 position by following the instructions in
return to the 0 position when the internal IC had been reset, the stopwatch hand
TIME SETTING AND HAND POSITION ADJUSTMENT.
stopwatch is reset. positions have moved out of correct alignments.
Although another time zone is not
selected by using the World Time
The world time preliminary position Reset the time for main dial and alarm/world time sub dial.
function, the alarm/world time sub
adjustment has not been performed.
dial time is not set at exactly the
same time as the main dial time.
Although the alarm time has been The alarm/world time sub dial time has been Use the world time function to select the same time zone as the current time in the
set, the alarm does not sound at set to another time zone than main dial time main dial.
the set time. by using the world time function.

The inner surface of the glass is Moisture has entered the watch because the Contact the retailer from whom the watch was purchased.
clouded. gasket has deteriorated.
The time is set 12 hours ahead of or behind Reset the time correctly, referring to TIME SETTING AND HAND POSITION
The date changes during the day.
the correct time. ADJUSTMENT.

• In the event of any other problem, please contact the retailer from whom the watch was purchased.

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 SPECIFICATIONS
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1 Frequency of crystal oscillator ���������� 32,768 Hz (Hz = Hertz … Cycles per second) World time function ������������������������ City (time zone) selection by the center hand
Local time display by sub dial (hour and minute)
2 Loss/gain (monthly rate) ������������������� ±15 seconds at normal temperature range
(5 °C to 35 °C/41 °F to 95 °F) 6 Power supply ������������������������������������������ Manganese titanium-lithium rechargeable battery

3 Operational temperature range ���������� –10 °C to 60 °C/14 °F to 140 °F 7 Continuous operating time from full charge ��������� Approximately 6 months if the stopwatch is used
for shorter than 1 hour per day and the alarm
sounds for shorter than 20 seconds per day
4 Driving system ������������������������������������ Step motor 4 pieces
8 Additional function ���������������������������������� Energy depletion forewarning function,
5 Display system overcharging prevention function
Time ������������������������������������������������ Hour, minute and small second hands in
1-second increments 9 IC (Integrated Circuit) ����������������������������� C-MOS-IC, 1 piece
Stopwatch �������������������������������������� Stopwatch second hand in 1/ 5 -second in- • The specifications are subject to change without prior notice due to product
crements (60 seconds/360 degrees) improvements.
Stopwatch minute hand in 1-minute increments
(60 minutes/360 degrees)
Stopwatch hour hand synchronizes with the
minute hand (24 hours/360 degrees)
Alarm .............................................. Alarm minute hand in 1-minute increments (60
minutes/360 degrees)
Alarm hour hand synchronizes with the minute
hand (24hours/360 degrees)

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